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It is difficult to watch or read the news these days. Everywhere there is fighting and quarreling. Politicians argue, school boards and parents bicker, nations rise against nations, factions attack other factions within countries, drivers pit themselves against other drivers, and people use weapons inside schools, businesses, and public gatherings to injure or kill. AtContinue reading “Quarrels and Fights”

I am plagued by a failure to understand the people and events around me. My hearing loss contributes to my confusion because I don’t hear everything that is said. Having lived in another culture for an extended time also contributes as I didn’t continue moving with this culture during my absence. While other reasonable factorsContinue reading “Failure to Understand”

I don’t know about you, but I often find that the things I have done have hurt someone, very often someone I care about dearly. My intent was pure and innocent, but somehow my follow through had unexpected consequences. I hadn’t thoroughly thought through my actions. I Corinthians 10:23-24 says, “All things are lawful, butContinue reading “Inconvenient Truth”

I have worn hearing aids for many years now. They have many benefits and a few drawbacks. I can definitely hear better, which helps me also be more socially aware. I can adjust the hearing aids to different environments to make them more effective. For instance, I can diminish ambient noise to focus on aContinue reading “Tuned In”

Yesterday was one of those days when nothing seems to go smoothly. I drove into McDonald’s looking for a drink. The line of cars was so long that I pulled out to go somewhere else. Then I went to our favorite bagel shop to get my favorite bagel. The bagel was a disappointment on thisContinue reading “Irritations Add Up”